Arts & Culture

Black-tie affair

Cotton Holdings Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary with a Blowout Party

In-person galas are back, y'all. 

06/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

The One Where …

A Friends Parody Is Coming to Houston This Fall

Tickets for the "loving lampoon," which will play four shows at the Hobby Center in October, go on sale June 25.

06/24/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Love Me Tender

Which Celebrity Impersonator Is Right for Your Wedding?

Sure, Elvis is a kitschy classic, but what about Selena?

06/24/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Fun Out of the Sun

5 Immersive Art Installations to Satisfy Your Summer Escapist Soul

From color explosions to a tropical, plant-filled oasis to the immersive works of a classic painter, take your summer vacay to the next level without ever stepping foot in an airport.

06/23/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Flying High

Cirque Du Soleil Plans Acrobatic Leap Back to the Houston Stage

Following its unceremonious, pandemic-induced closure, everyone’s favorite contemporary circus reopens in November with Alegría.

06/22/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Chit Chat

Say Girl Say Is Letting Their Hair Down Ahead of Discovery Green Concert

Ahead of the show on June 25, the indie-pop duo talked about their sophomore album, Let Me Hair Down.

06/22/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Newly Minted

Have You Seen Tobe Nwigwe’s New Ebony Digital Cover?

The Houston rapper also recently dropped a new, Juneteenth-themed track, Passing Through.

06/21/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Deal with the Devil

Johnny and the Devil’s Box Is a New Take on a Familiar Story

A.D. Players’s theatrical spin on “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and Appalachian folk tales will be available online through July 4.

06/21/2021 By Holly Beretto

Juneteenth Edition

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 18–20

The 155th anniversary of Emancipation Day is finally a federal holiday, so celebrate in style.

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Texas Ties

Annette Gordon-Reed Talks Home, History, and Growing up Black in Texas

The renowned author’s new book, On Juneteenth, takes center stage at a special, free Inprint event on June 21.

06/17/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Stay Cool

5 Museum District Exhibits You Shouldn't Miss This Summer

From a crocheted bridge to a 66 million-year-old T. rex to activist imagery, these exhibitions will help you beat the heat while also expanding your mind.

06/17/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Sugar Rush II

Candytopia Bringing Sweet Escape Back to Houston

The limited-time interactive experience of confectionary goodness open July 2.

06/16/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Artistic Combo

Houston Ballet Brings A Little Night Music to MFAH

The new digital project, ADROIT mixes dance, music, art, and architecture.

06/16/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Some happy news

MacKenzie Scott Just Gave Millions to 2 More Houston Organizations

Project Row Houses and San Jacinto College have received funds from the philanthropist’s massive donation.

06/15/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Paint Job

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Houston’s Mass Street-Art Installation

More than 20 new murals brought a fresh coat of paint to Bayou City walls as part of last month's Big Walls Big Dreams Mural Festival.

06/15/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

Old-School Movie Magic

Movies at Market Square Park Are Back

The free, classic film series, which kicked off last week, runs through August.

06/15/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Read This Now

The Complicated Backstory of Bushwick Bill

A new book about the Geto Boys rapper's life is all substance, no sugarcoating.

06/14/2021 By Chris Vognar

Get outside in the sunshine

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 11–13

Save your dying flower beds, dance your tail off, then fly away. 

06/11/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Survival and Hope

Local Voices Highlighted in Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict

The Holocaust Museum exhibition includes more than 100 pieces from Bayou City artists.

06/10/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Who we’re listening to 

4 Alternative Houston Hip Hop Artists to Follow

Escape your entertainment comfort zone. 

06/09/2021 By Carlos Brandon